Anders vs Dane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anders

Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Anders Rank #835

Dane Rank #882

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Anders or Dane more popular?

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Anders and Dane mean?

Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Anders and Dane boy or girl names?

Anders is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.